Growing Up Too Fast!

We put Collin into a toddler bed this past Friday. It's a race car and he really likes it. He has slept fine in it and does not get up at all at night or during nap time. The front is a slant and he likes to slide down it. He has already figured out that it has a lot more spring to it than his crib mattress did and enjoys jumping up and down. I sold his crib and am purchasing a white one for Addison's room. I cried last night. I know it probably has a lot to do with being hormonal right now but selling his crib was really sad. It made me realize that I was selling the first bed he ever slept in and that he is growing up so fast. He's not a little baby physically anymore, but he will always be my baby. I was pretty emotional last night. It's just an object but it represents so much. Being a parent and experiencing the devotion and love that comes with that is overwhelming at times. Collin has been such a blessing and a joy and he is moving into a new phase now and it's just hard to grasp. Soon his little sister will be here and there will be even more love to go around and I am so excited about that. Babies and toddlers are certainly a strain on the emotions and finances, but I wish they would stay little longer. I just can't put into words how I feel about Collin and if you aren't a parent, there is no way to understand it. I do recommend to those that are not parents though to welcome the possibility with open arms...you won't be disappointed in your experience no matter how it turns out.